Bethann Brooks, a 10th- to 12th-grade health science teacher at Central High School, has been named Hernando County Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made during a banquet Friday night at the Palace Grand in Spring Hill where all 23 of the nominees — one per school, selected by their peers — were honored. Brooks, 48, has been with the Hernando school district for seven years. The Teacher of the Year program is sponsored by the Hernando County Education Foundation.

BROOKSVILLE

County science fair needs volunteers

Volunteers and sponsors are needed for the annual Hernando County Science and Engineering Fair, which will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St. Professionals and retirees with science and engineering backgrounds are needed to help with judging of scientific method and engineering projects. Individuals with a strong interest in botany, animal sciences, behavioral sciences, engineering, medicine/health or environmental studies are welcome. Projects will be by Hernando County students in the sixth through 12th grades. Businesses are needed to sponsor special awards in specific categories, such as botany or environmental science. Contact Colleen Doulk at (352) 797-7024, ext. 301, or doulk_c@hcsb.k12.fl.us.

SPRING HILL

Program offers adult day care

Catholic Charities, 8370 Forest Oaks Blvd., offers a mini-adult day care/respite program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program is designed for people with early-stage memory disorder illnesses, such as Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke or Parkinson's disease. All faiths are welcome. For information, call Gary Chapin at (352) 422-7731.